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Add 35/8 and 14/80

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 14/80

35/8 + 14/80 is 91/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
    35/8 = 35 × 10/8 × 10 = 350/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    14/80 = 14 × 1/80 × 1 = 14/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/80 + 14/80 = 350 + 14/80 = 364/80
  5. 364/80 simplified gives 91/20
  6. So, 35/8 + 14/80 = 91/20
    In mixed form: 411/20

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